Art Exhibits

eARTh: Landcsape, Repurposed and Found

Jimmy Viera, Dan Dowd, Kimberly Bentley, Kaela Brennan, Kim Bernard, Ian Trask, Kathleen Clare Brickman and Caroline Clare Davis

May 1–July 15 | Café

eARTh is all about preserving and enjoying our precious planet. Explore the intriguing acrylic landscapes by Jimmy Viera and repurposed mixed media found fabric art of Dan Dowd. Ian Trask delights with his “Swarm” of insects made from repurposed computer parts. Kimberly Bentley also has colorful hooked rug bugs made from recycled wool. Kaela Brennan incorporates old church glass into her stained glass insects. Kim Bernard takes it to the max using her POP UP CYCLER to melt #2 plastic and create brand new moldable creations. She has covered our walls with eARTh friendly words! Kathleen Clare Brickman and Caroline Clare Davis have colorful funky creations to round out the fun!

Meet Our Instructors
Claire Loon Baldwin, Caroline Clare Davis, Mindy Lighthipe, Dylan Metrano, and Jordan Parks

May 1–July 30  | Bosarge Family Education Center

Enjoy the works of some of our wonderful art educators at the Gardens. All artists will be offering a class in 2025. We hope they will inspire you to make your own masterpiece.

Our Gardens
Andy Brand

May 1–July 15  | Café

Andrew Brand is a man of many talents. Not only is he the Director of Horticulture at the Gardens, but he is also an accomplished photographer. Andy’s work encourages us to slow down and observe our surroundings. We miss so many magical moments because we are in such a rush to get so much done. His photographs ask you to observe, connect, and experience the natural world we are only a small part of.

Wood and Light
Jeff Enck

May 1–July 15  | Café

Marvel at Jeff Enck’s beautifully carved, intricate wood objects. On display are vases, bowls, plates, and lighted wall sconces. Most of his work is done in native hardwoods like Cherry, Maple, Walnut, and various burls.

Women In The Gardens

Kailleigh Archibald and Lu Moulton

July 18–Oct 19  |  Café

This all-female exhibition features artists invited to paint and exhibit in our beautiful Gardens. Kailleigh Archibald and Lu Moulton are recent graduates of our Certificate in Botanical Arts program; this collection includes their stunning final projects.

MUSHROOMED
Maria Maravigna

May 1–December 31  | Café

Mushroomed is an exhibit of beautiful ceramic mushrooms by Maria Maravigna. Maria made her first ceramic mushroom study directly from nature in 1950, and sold her sculptures to botanic gardens across the country throughout the 50s-70s. 

Maria Maravigna’s ceramic mushroom collection is part of our permanent collection, donated by Jennifer Gilchrist in loving memory of her parents Weston G. and Roberta D. Kolsti.